Director, Securities, Commodities, & Derivatives - Economic Consulting

Consulting, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a Director for the Securities, Commodities and Derivatives practice in New York. You will lead delivery of workstreams, perform quantitative analyses and contribute to client-facing reports and litigation support.

The role requires 4+ years in economic consulting or related finance sectors, advanced quantitative degrees, and strong Excel/Python capabilities. Growth opportunities include mentoring and leadership development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-graduate experience in economic consulting, trading firms, or financial institutions.
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field or MBA with STEM background.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills; proficient in Python.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workstreams within projects and prepare formal written reports.
• Conduct quantitative and data analysis; summarize results for presentations.
• Support senior team with article writing and presentations; coordinate logistics.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Excel proficiency

Python

AI tools

Derivatives valuation

Education

Quantitative discipline (finance/math)

MBA or PhD in STEM undergrad required

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

About The Role

The Securities, Commodities, and Derivatives practice advises clients across securities, commodities and derivatives on a wide range of transactional, advisory and litigation matters. We provide clients with innovative, analytical and strategic solutions at critical times.

We combine deep industry knowledge and academic rigor. Our team is made of true experts who have contributed to the theory, written seminal books on derivatives, traded global markets across asset classes, built and managed leading trading businesses in major financial institutions and advised on high- profile transactions and litigation in global capital markets and commodity trading groups. Our quantitative and trading expertise across asset classes, proprietary analytics and risk management technologies gives us an unparalleled ability to support clients in complex advisory engagements and litigation matters that related to securities, commodities and derivatives.

Our work includes independent expertise and testimony in disputes, litigation, arbitration, complex valuation matters including structured derivatives and customized business valuation, transactions (e.g. M&A) and restructuring advisory, risk management, derivatives hedging advisory, business transformation, integrated due diligence, independent business review and quantitative solutions. Our clients are broker dealers, asset managers, hedge fund managers, private equity firms, crypto firms, regulators, legislators, brokers, commodity traders, energy companies (including upstream, midstream and downstream operators), and mining and metal processing firms.

What You’ll Do

Directors are responsible for the delivery of individual workstreams within projects, working alone or with others. Directors are centrally involved in analysis and the preparation of formal written reports. They are expected to be able to take responsibility for research and other gathering of information; carrying out quantitative, industry and data analysis; and reporting their findings in a clear, concise and structured way.

The role will also involve:

• Developing practical and effective solutions to address client issues, with a focus in the financial, commodity, and energy markets
• Summarizing the results of work for presentations and reports
• Supporting the senior team with writing articles and preparing presentations
• Coordinating team logistics, including marketing, billing, recruiting, and other logistics performing research
• Directors are primarily involved with the Securities, Commodities and Derivatives practice team but may be involved with other practices at FTI

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development. We have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications.

You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• MS/MSc, PhD in a quantitative discipline (finance, mathematics, physics, engineering, etc.) or MBA (if preceded by undergraduate degree in a STEM field)
• 4+ years of post-graduate professional experience in economic consulting, trading firms, or other financial institutions
• Strong working knowledge and experience with Excel; Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of financial instruments and derivatives valuation and risk management techniques across asset classes (equity, fixed income, credit, foreign exchange, commodities, energy)
• Familiarity with global financial market policies and regulations
• Proficiency in Python and experience with coding best practices
• Familiarity with AI tools